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The race seeks to give
local runners, especially road racers, perhaps their
single cross country racing opportunity of the year.
The Franklin Park 5k offers the same race course and
cross country experience as the Women's Championship
5k and the Men's Championship 8k. Also, the
Franklin Park 5k has been slotted within the
schedule of events to allow its participants to watch
the championship competitions. Team scoring - as in
the other races - will be featured in the Franklin Park
5k.
The minimum age for participation in the Franklin Park
5k is 15-years old.
Start Time: 10:50 a.m.
Distance: 5 kilometers
(3.1 miles)
| Entry
Fee: |
$15 if received by Wednesday,
October 24 (early registration) |
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$20
if received on Thursday, October 25
to race day (late registration) |
Teams with seven or more entries
receive $2 off each entry ($13.00 each) when received
together by October 24.
Individual Awards:
Top five men and top five women overall will receive
awards; winners of the 40-49, 50-59, and 60-and-older
age groups will receive medals.
Team Scoring: Top
three finishers per men's and women's teams score by place.
For the Franklin Park 5k, teams do not have to be registered USATF clubs. However, men's and women's scoring teams must be club, corporate, community or college-based.
Team Awards: Scoring
members of the winning teams will receive an award.
Team Area: An area
will be designated for participating clubs, schools
and teams. Please note the team area when you arrive
at the course and as indicated on the course maps, which
will be available at registration and in team packets.
Boston Park Rangers will monitor the placement of pop-up
tents and signage. |
